tax base
noun
: the wealth (such as real estate or income) within a jurisdiction that is liable to taxation
Examples of tax base in a Sentence
an area with a large tax base
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This opacity makes tariffs particularly appealing to policymakers seeking to raise revenue without the political backlash of traditional tax base expansion or rate hikes.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
These businesses provide hundreds of jobs and bolster the tax base.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 13 Oct. 2024
The city represents 26% of MDC’s tax base but contributes just 15% of 2021 general fund revenue.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
It is often assumed that, absent migration, low fertility will cause a country’s labor force to shrink, leading to shortages of workers, decreased productivity, and a diminishing tax base.
—Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
These businesses provide hundreds of jobs and bolster the tax base.
—Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 13 Oct. 2024
The city represents 26% of MDC’s tax base but contributes just 15% of 2021 general fund revenue.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
It is often assumed that, absent migration, low fertility will cause a country’s labor force to shrink, leading to shortages of workers, decreased productivity, and a diminishing tax base.
—Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tax base
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“Tax base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tax%20base. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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